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Afghan men look at a passing U.S. patrol in Marjah, Afghanistan. When U.S., Afghan and NATO forces stormed Marjah in February, they were told to seize large opium stashes but leave farmers' poppy fields alone.  (Photo by Dusan Vranic / AP) Research to rid brain of anxiety Drugs to treat those who suffer from phobias and anxiety disorders have been used for decades with some success, but there is still no medical silver bullet. ABC News Social Security payout exceeds take-in For the first time, payouts made under the U.S. Social Security system will exceed the federal government's revenues, according to a news report quoting the Congressional Budget Office. CBS News   Curbing Taliban opium trade proves risky U.S. forces that stormed Marjah were ordered to seize opium stashes but leave farmers' poppy fields alone. Destroying crops would undermine the broader goal of winning the support of a population. TIME Special section: Opium New York Times US troops in poppy fields MSNBC US health bill sent back for new vote The landmark U.S. health care reform bill must be sent back to the House of Representatives for approval after two issues were raised by Republicans. BBC GOP forces new house vote on bill New York Times Jobless claims slide First-time claims for unemployment insurance fell last week to the lowest level in six weeks, the government said. CNNMoney   NATION 'Don't ask, don't tell' faces more scrutiny Discharging a gay person for violating the military's "don't ask, don't tell" policy will draw unprecedented scrutiny under new orders from the defense secretary. Kansas City Star Stay-at-home dads re-entering the workforce Even before the recession began, the number of stay-at-home dads was on the rise. For some of these dads, re-entering the work force is proving to be a challenge. NPR POLITICS Obama signs order on abortion funding President Barack Obama signed an executive order ensuring that existing limits on the federal funding of abortion remain in place under the new health care reform law. CNN Calif. to vote on legalizing marijuana California voters will decide in November whether to legalize marijuana for recreational use in the most-populous U.S. state after advocates gathered enough support to put it on the ballot. BusinessWeek Medical marijuana users risk job loss CNN BUSINESS CEOs defy Obama with more cash instead of pay for performance Executives, whose pay packages were typically negotiated in 2008 and early 2009, weren’t willing to give up salaries for long-term, stock-based awards that could decline in value. Bloomberg Bank of America to eat part of home loans Bank of America is taking a dramatic step toward righting its most troubled mortgages, with plans to forgive up to 30 percent of loan principal in some cases. TheStreet.com SPORTS NJ Nets bag 8th win, beat Kings The league-worst Nets beat the Sacramento Kings, 93-79, to snap a 14-game home losing streak. NY Daily News NHLPA OK with fast-tracking rule The NHL Players' Association is one step closer to endorsing a proposed head shot rule the NHL is urgently trying to put into place for the end of the season. ESPN ENVIRONMENT Isle in Bay of Bengal disappears For nearly 30 years, India and Bangladesh have argued over control of a tiny rock island in the Bay of Bengal. Now rising sea levels have resolved the dispute for them. TIME Fatty food fumes could be dangerous Cooking smoke contains particles known to both pollute air and cause cancer, scientists reported at a meeting of the American Chemical Society in San Francisco. Discovery News SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY More cities ban digital billboards As the U.S. cracks down on texting while driving, more than a dozen cities have banned digital billboards. USA TODAY Fossil points to new human species Genetic analysis of a fossilized fragment of a finger bone has indicated that it was from a previously unknown hominid, distinct from early modern humans and Neanderthals. Nature RELIGION AND SPIRITUALITY Victim says Pope should be accountable A victim of molestation by Father Lawrence C. Murphy recounted his abuse in a news conference outside the headquarters of the Archdiocese of Milwaukee. Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Lily farmers race the clock toward Easter Getting the lily to bloom on cue for a moveable feast takes months of just-right gardening and mathematical deduction. Religion News Service   Columns And Op-Ed The opinions in the items below are not necessarily those of DailySource or our editors. Read more. Column: A little class warfare Baltimore Sun Column: Greek debt crisis Christian Science Monitor Column: Escaping from poverty New York Times Blog: A review of 9 SXSW bands Wired Blog: Joe Biden's potty mouth Christian Science Monitor Blog: Congress more hated than Wall Street The Atlantic Column: True conservatives, please stand up LaCrosse Tribune Column: The doomsday weapon Khaleej Times   Site edited by: Jeff Bromberg, Tanya Flowers, Michael Makofka, George Knowles, Michael J. Bobak, Darling Gutierrez, Deionna Pope, Jessica Duncan, Ayesha Sharma, Laurie Hauptli, Amy Helfman, Megan Morris, Brad Hess, Walt Chiu, Alessandra Marseglia and Mahvish Kazmi.   GOOD NEWS Kidney donors, recipients form their own circle of life By each donating a kidney to a stranger, three Illinois residents — medically incompatible to donate an organ to their relative — were assured a compatible kidney in return. Chicago Sun-Times Older drivers class sharpens skills in name of safety Even though senior drivers have years and years of experience behind the wheel, the Mature Drivers Program aims to keep them driving safely through their later years. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette WORLD Russia claims breakthrough in historic nuclear reduction agreement with US President Barack Obama's ambitious goal of freeing the world of nuclear weapons won a significant boost after signs that Russia and the U.S. have agreed on a historic nuclear arms reduction treaty. Guardian White House: 'Very close' on new nuclear pact YouTube Saudi Arabia detains dozens of suspected 'al-Qaida militants' More than 100 suspected militants linked to al-Qaida have been arrested in Saudi Arabia, the interior ministry said. BBC Timeline: Attacks and plots in Saudi Arabia Reuters Outreach diverts German xenophobia A German mosque’s plan to build a minaret fizzled out after leaders asked for cooperation with the non-Muslims. New York Times Dispute over halal fast food menu in France BBC EDUCATION NAEP reading results disappointing Reading scores stayed flat for 4th graders and rose only slightly for 8th graders on the most recent National Assessment of Educational Progress. Education Week Special section: The nation's report card Associated Press School lunch bill clears Senate panel The Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act of 2010 would commit an additional $4.5 billion to child-nutrition programs over the next 10 years and implement the most sweeping changes to those programs in decades. USA TODAY HEALTH Individual mandate: Republican idea The lawsuit against the health care overhaul filed by Florida Attorney General Bill McCollum is focused on a provision that has long been advocated by conservatives, big business and the insurance industry. Seattle Times Experts: One-third of breast cancer cases can be avoided with diet, exercise Researchers said up to a third of breast cancer cases could be avoided if women ate less and exercised more. These comments could ignite heated discussions among victims and advocates. Star Tribune Half of states ban tobacco use in prisons A growing number of states are cracking down on tobacco use on prison grounds to prevent illness and help lower health costs. USA TODAY LIVING AND ENTERTAINMENT Click! Polaroid snaps back on the scene Polaroid has struggled in recent years and even announced it would stop making its famous instant film. But soon, Polaroid will be back with a new image. NPR Scientology outrage over a critical film Carl Bergengruen, the head of drama at a public broadcaster in southwest Germany, insists that the filmmakers did not try to vilify Scientology but to show how people can be drawn to "promises of salvation." TIME   IN CASE YOU MISSED IT Red Cross links survivors with family lost in WWII Holocaust Like so many around the world who are still searching for family lost to the chaos of World War II and the Holocaust, for one woman even one scrap of information felt like a gift. Religion News Service   Photo of the Day A youth jumps with a skateboard at the Cathedral Square in Vilnius, Lithuania.   (Photo by Mindaugas Kulbis / AP)	DailySource Most Popular Most viewed Most shared Most recent Connect with Us Or enter Amazon via the box below and they will donate 4-7% of all purchases you make in the next 24 hours to us. Take a Quick Tour The Daily Quote Doubt is a pain too lonely to know that faith is his twin brother. 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